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1 week ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl
Fred Fisher Has Died — A Quiet Force Behind a Family LegacyFor more than 50 years he helped build an estate rooted in land, family and farming. Fisher Vineyards remains one of the few second-generation, estate-grown family wineries bridging Napa and Sonoma. NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Fred Fisher, co-founder of Fisher Vineyards and a steady presence in the evolution of Napa’s and Sonoma’s wine growing culture, died in April 2025. He was 91.
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2 weeks ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl |Robert Stevenson
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — Before we dive into this week’s batch of reader-submitted captions and comics, a quick note from me, Tim Carl, editor of Napa Valley Features. Some of you have told us you didn’t realize we feature a new cartoon and caption contest every Sunday — tucked just beneath the main story. (Pssst … they occasionally make a cameo in “Dan Berger’s Wine Chronicles,” too.) Each week readers can vote for their favorite caption or submit one of their own.
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3 weeks ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl
If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work. Welcome to “Under the Hood,” our exclusive Saturday series for Napa Valley Features paid subscribers.
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4 weeks ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl
Editor’s Note: Dan Berger will return next week. In the meantime, we’re highlighting efforts by the team at Grgich Hills Estate to advance regenerative farming in Napa Valley. We Need Your HelpIf you’re reading this, it means you value independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — storytelling that centers our region, not corporate agendas or clickbait. Join a community that supports in-depth reporting. Become a paid subscriber today. And if you already are — thank you.
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1 month ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl
If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting. Become a paid subscriber today — and if you already are, thank you. Help us grow by liking, commenting and sharing our work. Welcome to “Under the Hood,” our exclusive Saturday series for Napa Valley Features paid subscribers.
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1 month ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — The last time I saw Bob McClenahan, he was doing what he always did — capturing moments, telling stories through his lens. It was at the Calistoga holiday parade, and we talked about what we always talked about — family, friends, photography. He mentioned Julie, his wife, and their boys, Tyler and Jacob — the latest shot he was proud of. And then, in that quiet, measured way of his, he said, "It’s back." I swore. He shook his head.
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1 month ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl
If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. As local newsrooms are increasingly bought by billionaires, scaled back or absorbed into media conglomerates, communities lose original reporting and are left with more syndicated content. Your support keeps quality regional journalism alive. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting.
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1 month ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl
If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. As local newsrooms are increasingly bought by billionaires, scaled back or absorbed into media conglomerates, communities lose original reporting and are left with more syndicated content. Your support keeps quality regional journalism alive. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting.
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1 month ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl |Rainer Maria Rilke
If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. As local newsrooms are increasingly bought by billionaires, scaled back or absorbed into media conglomerates, communities lose original reporting and are left with more syndicated content. Your support keeps quality regional journalism alive. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting.
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1 month ago | 
napavalleyfocus.substack.com | Tim Carl
If you’re reading this, you care about independent, locally owned, ad-free journalism — reporting that puts our region’s stories first, not corporate interests or clickbait. As local newsrooms are increasingly bought by billionaires, scaled back or absorbed into media conglomerates, communities lose original reporting and are left with more syndicated content. Your support keeps quality regional journalism alive. Join a community that values in-depth, independent reporting.
